Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry accredited Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management—study online and learn payroll legislation, software (Xero & MYOB), HR essentials, and financial management for a career boost.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced payroll management skills
Understand and apply Australian payroll legislation, policies, and best practices.
Utilise payroll software
Set up and efficiently operate payroll systems using Xero and MYOB, including Single Touch Payroll and reporting features.
Enhance bookkeeping and accounting proficiency
Apply core accounting techniques relevant to payroll and business financial management.
What You're Signing Up For
The Advanced Certificate in Payroll Management from The Career Academy is designed for individuals seeking a professional framework in payroll. Covering legislation, payroll software (Xero & MYOB), Excel data analysis, bookkeeping, leadership, budgeting, and HR, the program combines theory and hands-on learning. Graduates are prepared for real-world roles in payroll, HR, and financial administration, gaining an industry-recognised qualification that boosts employability and earning potential. The program is 100% online, offers flexible enrolment and payment options, and provides unlimited tutor support.
Course Content
- Introduction to Payroll: Fundamentals of Payroll; Key Australian Business Legislation
- Certificate in Xero Payroll: Introduction to Xero Online; Setting up Xero Payroll; Managing Payroll Items; New Employees & Leave Requests; Pay Templates; Pay Runs; Payslips & Payroll Reporting; Employment Payment Summaries
- Certificate in MYOB Business Essentials Payroll: Introduction to MYOB; Setting up Payroll & Employees; Single Touch Payroll (STP); Processing Pays; Paying Super; Payroll Reporting
- Certificate in Personnel Management & HR: Human Behaviour; Workplace Communication; Health and Safety; Controlling Operations; Recruitment; Staff Training; Teams; Discipline; Grievances & Complaints; Monitoring and Reporting
- Certificate in Budgeting & Financial Management: Bookkeeping Fundamentals; General Journal; General Ledger/Trial Balance; Depreciation; Adjusting Entries; Financial Statements; Budgeting/Forecasting/Cashflow; Statement Analysis
- Certificate in Leadership & Team Building: Leadership and Qualities; Interpersonal Relationships; Communication; Team Building; Systematic & Lateral Thinking
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Payroll
Accounting
Financial Services
HR
Future employment opportunities might be
Payroll Manager (Small Team)
Senior Payroll Administrator
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.